Category Archives: Places

History of banking in the Philippines

How did banking start in the Philippines and who started it? When did we start using coins or bills as legal tender? Bank of the Philippine Islands, the country’s oldest, tells the story through its museum of bank memorabilia.

Rainforest Park Cebu now open

Discover fun and adventure at Rainforest Park Cebu, which recently opened for business. Entrance to the park is free but there are charges for the different attractions.

The “Jungle Adventures” event costs P250 per hour per person and P500 for three hours per person. Entrance to the Oceanarium Restaurant is P50 and is consumable. Other attractions include the Amazon’s Aviary and Tarzan’s House, Zoofari Cafe, Oasis Spa and Salon, as well as Rainforest Gift Shop.
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Parkmall opens gates to early morning runners

Starting August 15, Parkmall will allow joggers, fitness enthusiasts, and pet owners inside its compound as early as 6 a.m.

The mall also holds free taichi and aerobics sessions every Sunday.

The aerobics activity starts 6:30 a.m. at the Enclave Garden while the taichi session starts 7 a.m. at the Piazza.
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S&R Cebu offers members discounts, freebies

S&R Cebu treats its members to the biggest sale in town from March 30 to April 3, 2011.

Members get buy one, take one offers or huge discounts on products at S&R Cebu in Subangdaku, Mandaue City, Cebu.

The store is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. during the promo days.

Be a member today and enjoy huge benefits. Call 344-3399, 505-7057 for membership details.

Cebu Pacific seat sales to foreign, domestic destinations

PHILIPPINE national flag carrier Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) offers discounted fares to South Korea and some local destinations from March 18-19, 2011 or until seats last.

Passengers can avail of “Go Lite” seats from Manila or Cebu to Incheon or Busan for only P2,499. Travel time is from April 1-June 30, 2011. Cebu Pacific’s Manila-Busan flights will be launched on June 15, 2011.

“Go Lite” seats from Cebu to Legazpi as well as from Manila to Legazpi, Naga, and Virac are also available for only P499 and from Manila to Cotabato and Manila or Cebu to General Santos for only P999. Travel time is from June 1-August 31, 2011.
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